6. quiet fire
Melody Gardot Lyrics


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I'm burning up quiet fire
Take my hand do with it what you will
I'm in dire need

Cause'
All I want is somebody to love me like I do
All I want is somebody to love me like I do
You walk away nothing left to say but bye, bye blue eyes
And I, no I don't understand

Cause'
All I want is somebody to love me like I do
All I want is somebody to love me like I do

Well you can call me half crazy call me certifiably nuts
All for love
What do you get for letting me win so easily?
Put up your dukes baby what are you made of?
This isn't right no this isn't right you know that
I'm not one to fuss but what have you done to me you hardly
Make love to me now oh my poor hearts about to bust right out of its seams

Cause'




All I want is somebody to love me like I do
All I want is somebody to love me like I do

Overall Meaning

The song "Quiet Fire" by Melody Gardot is a poignant ballad with a deep emotional commentary on love, relationships and the challenges that come with it. The opening line "I'm burning up quiet fire" perfectly captures the intense passion and yearning for love that the singer feels, but cannot express. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and loneliness as the singer asks to be loved and held. The line "Take my hand do with it what you will, I'm in dire need" illustrates how the singer is willing to surrender herself to love and take a chance at a deep connection, even if it means risking heartbreak.


As the song continues, the singer laments a failed relationship. The line "You walk away nothing left to say but bye, bye blue eyes" shows how the singer feels abandoned and confused by the lack of closure or understanding. The line "All I want is somebody to love me like I do" is repeated throughout the song, underscoring the need for mutual love and understanding in a relationship. The singer's frustration is palpable as she says, "This isn't right, you know that I'm not one to fuss but what have you done to me you hardly make love to me now, oh my poor heart's about to bust right out of its seams." The song ultimately expresses the need for love to be reciprocated in a relationship, making a profound commentary on the human condition and the universality of this need.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm burning up quiet fire
I am experiencing an intense, suppressed passion


Take my hand do with it what you will
I surrender control to you and trust you to handle me as you see fit


I'm in dire need
I have an urgent longing or desire


Cause' All I want is somebody to love me like I do
This is the reason for my passionate expression and need for a partner who reciprocates my love


You walk away nothing left to say but bye, bye blue eyes
You leave without explanation, leaving me with only the memory of your blue eyes


And I, no I don't understand
I am unable to comprehend your sudden departure


Well you can call me half crazy call me certifiably nuts
You may consider me irrational or unstable, but my love remains steadfast


All for love
My actions and emotions are driven solely by my love for you


What do you get for letting me win so easily?
You may question why I am easily won over, but love is not a game to me


Put up your dukes baby what are you made of?
I challenge you to show your true character and strength in love


This isn't right no this isn't right you know that
Something feels wrong or off in our relationship, and you are aware of it


I'm not one to fuss but what have you done to me you hardly Make love to me now oh my poor hearts about to bust right out of its seams
I am not usually one to complain, but I feel neglected and my heart is overwhelmed with emotion


Cause' All I want is somebody to love me like I do
My desire for a reciprocating love remains the driving force behind my emotions




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MELODY GARDOT

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Temelkova Petya

"Quiet Fire"






I'm burnin' up

Burnin' oh a oh, oh oh

Quiet fire



Take, take my hand

Do with it what you will

I'm in dire need



'Cause all I want is somebody to love me like I do, whoa oh oh

Well all I want is somebody to love me like I do, whoa oh



You walk away

Nothin' left to say, but

Bye bye blue eyes and I

Whoa you know that I

I don't understand

No oh, oh oh



'Cause all I want is somebody to love me like I do, whoa oh oh

Well all I want is somebody to love me like I do



Well you can call me up for crazy

Call me certifiably nuts

All for love



What do you get for lettin' me win so easily?

Put up your dukes baby, what are you made of?



This isn't right, no this isn't right

You know that I'm not one to fuss

But what have you done to me?

You hardly make love to me now, whoa

My poor heart's about to burst

Right out of its seams



'Cause all I want is somebody to love me like I do, whoa oh oh

Well all I want is somebody to love me like I do



Burnin' up

Quiet fire



All comments from YouTube:

bill labianca

Sensual without being sleazy there's an underlying power beneath the lyrics, beautiful.

DominiQue White

It's very unfortunate that artists like Melody won't get the recognition they deserve, until it's too late :(

Dawid Dawidowski

She have it.

Brooke Roeder

DominiQue White she's getting exactly the amount of attention that she wants people have it twisted. No you're not going to hear on your mainstream pop radio station because she's not mainstream pop find a station that play some jazz and you'll hear her and realize that she is recognized very much so

Linda G

G-d I am in love with her. She's unique and there's no need to compare her to anyone. She's not like anyone else. What a breath of fresh air. I am waiting for the CDs to arrive. Come to Vermont Melody.

theekhai80

Perfeita!

WTFunktion

That sounds great! Super mellow, super chill xD 5 stars!

Jazz Blanco

All I want is somebody to love me like I do... Her voice is amazing!

lena7000

I love this music! Great Melody! Gorgeous and magnific voice!

kawaiiaix

i love her music...beautiful voice..so mellow and smooth...Thank you ^_^

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